Question

imagine you move m1 to the other side of m2 without changing the distance between them (shown in the diagram). what would change about the arrows representing the force of gravity? a the magnitude and direction of the arrows would change b only the magnitude of the arrows would change c only the direction of the arrows would change d the arrows would not change

Explanation:

Gravitational force magnitude depends on masses ($m_1, m_2$) and distance ($r$) via $F=G\frac{m_1m_2}{r^2}$. Since these values stay unchanged, magnitude remains the same. Gravitational force is always attractive; moving $m_1$ to the other side of $m_2$ reverses the direction of the mutual pull, so only the arrow direction changes.

Answer:

C. Only the direction of the arrows would change